Ruthenium(III) chloride hydrate

RuCl3·xH2O

CAS:14898-67-0

Ruthenium(III) chloride hydrate (RuCl₃·xH₂O) is gray to black crystalline solid and a key ruthenium source used in a variety of industrial and research applications. It is a versatile precursor for synthesizing a wide range of ruthenium complexes, heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysts, as well as functional materials for electronics, electroplating, and energy-related devices. The hydrate form is particularly suitable for aqueous or low-temperature synthetic processes.

Ruthenium(III) chloride hydrate (RuCl₃·xH₂O) is gray to black crystalline powder and a key ruthenium source used in a variety of industrial and research applications. It is a versatile precursor for synthesizing a wide range of ruthenium complexes, heterogeneous and homogeneous catalysts, as well as functional materials for electronics, electroplating, and energy-related devices. The hydrate form is particularly suitable for aqueous or low-temperature synthetic processes.

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Product Description

Name: Ruthenium(III) chloride hydrate
MF: RuCl3·xH2O
CAS:14898-67-0

Key Applications

Catalyst Precursor for Organic and Industrial Chemistry:
RuCl₃·xH₂O is widely used to prepare both heterogeneous (supported metal catalysts) and homogeneous ruthenium catalysts for hydrogenation, oxidation, metathesis, and C–H activation reactions.
Electroplating:
It serves as a ruthenium source in electroplating baths for corrosion-resistant and decorative coatings, particularly for electronics and fine instruments.
Energy Conversion Materials:
Used in the synthesis of ruthenium-based electrocatalysts for fuel cells, water splitting (OER), and batteries.
Coordination Chemistry and Nanomaterials:
Functions as a starting material for designing ruthenium complexes and ruthenium nanoparticles, which have applications in catalysis, medicine, and sensors.
Pharmaceutical and Fine Chemicals R&D:
Applied in advanced synthesis workflows to produce organoruthenium compounds and targeted therapeutic agents under academic or industrial settings.

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